Linksys LAPN300 User Manual

Wireless
Security
On each client, wireless security must be set to WPA2-
PSK.
• The Pre-shared Key entered on the access point must
also be entered on each wireless client.
• The Encryption method (e.g. TKIP, AES) must be set to
match the access point.
Using WPA2-Enterprise
This is the most secure and most complex system.
WPA-Enterprise mode provides greater security and centralized management, but it is more complex
to configure.
Wireless Station Configuration
For each of the following items, each wireless station must have the same settings as the wireless
access point.
Mode
On each PC, the mode must be set to Infrastructure .
SSID (ESSID) This must match the value used on the wireless access
point.
The default value is LinksysSMB24G.
Note—The SSID is case sensitive.
802.1x
Authentication
Each client must obtain a certificate for authentication for
the RADIUS server.
802.1x
Encryption
Typically, EAP-TLS is used. This is a dynamic key system,
so keys do NOT have to be entered on each wireless
station.
You can also use a static WEP key (EAP-MD5). The
wireless access point supports both methods
simultaneously.
RADIUS Server Configuration
If using WPA2-Enterprise mode, the RADIUS server on your network must be configured as
follows.
•
It must provide and accept certificates for user authentication.
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Linksys LAPN300 Specifications

General

Color	multi, white
Wi-Fi Speed	300 gigabits per second
Frequency Band	2.4 ghz
QoS Traffic Prioritization	no
Wireless Standard	n
Data Encryption	yes
Encryption Type	other, wep, wpa, wpa2
Security Features	rogue ap detection; ssid to vlan mapping; 802.1x supplicant
Ports	rj-45
Bluetooth	no

Weight and Dimensions

Height	1.72 inches
Width	9.33 inches
Net Weight	1.08 pounds